Kevin Spafford
Plan success, enjoy life! Armed with this philosophy, a background in agriculture, and over 20 years of experience in financial services, Kevin launched Legacy by Design in 2005, specializing in succession planning for agribusiness owners. Preserving the family farm comes down to helping the owner balance objective needs, emotional demands, and social expectations. Kevin works with business owners, guiding them through the implementation of plans which are designed to optimize success for the owner, the family, and the farm.
Friday, November 20, 2009For an aspiring agripreneur, becoming a custom operator may be an ideal opportunity.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009When my daughter Sara began to talk about getting a second horse, my initial response was less than ideal.
Friday, November 13, 2009Chances are, the questions that keep you awake at night are shared by many other families...
Tuesday, November 10, 2009An often overlooked, but critically important, step in positioning the operation for growth is a written job description for every position on the farm.
Friday, November 06, 2009As we head into a big football weekend, consider this: Do you agree with the life philosophy of legendary coach Lou Holtz?
Tuesday, November 03, 2009There is a time for everything. and a season for every purpose under heaven.
A time to be born and a time to die.
A time to sow and a time to reap.
Friday, October 30, 2009Which is the more effective key to success: management or leadership?
Tuesday, October 27, 2009Many agribusiness owners hesitate to seek guidance, possibly to avoid the perceived embarrassment of their own naiveté, or the risk that anything they say might seem like some kind of a commitment.
Saturday, October 24, 2009Most next generation leaders crave more vocational (professional) development, especially as it relates to leadership.
Tuesday, September 01, 2009If each farming operation is the center of an extended web of influence and responsibility, today’s owner carries a weight of accountability for long-term continued success.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009Are your sons, daughters, managers and key employees ready to lead the operation?
Thursday, April 16, 2009With fearlessness, big dreams and decisive action, an individual can make a noteworthy difference. Do you know someone with the bravado to change the world?
Tuesday, March 24, 2009If there's anything we know, it's that good times are ahead, and the longer and deeper the downturn the farther and faster the rise.
Are you ready? Is the operation ready? Take advantage of the interval between boom and bust cycles of business.
Friday, January 30, 2009“We’ll find a place for you…”
If this sounds familiar, consider how to transition from family relationships to effective business partners.
Wednesday, January 28, 2009If "Communication is the heartbeat of family business", how does a business ensure a healthy dialogue? (Part 1 of 2)
